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The Awakening

by Kate Chopin

A woman seeks love and the fulfillment of her essential nature outside of her stuffy, middle-class marriage. This book shocked the readers of 1899 and paved the way for the modern novel. Three 90-minute cassettes and one 60. (read review)

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Paisley
  • Rated 4 stars

“What woman hasn't wanted to chuck it all and live life differently? Choices come at a price as the main character learns, but she grows from the experience no matter what the outcome. I read this in college and now these 25 years later I still think of the story.”

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Alizabeth S
  • Rated 2 stars

“Pretty crazy storyline. I think I would have appreciated it more if I hadn't had to read it in about four days.”

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Community:
  • Rated 3.832215 stars
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  • Rated 4 stars
  

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  • Terri P

    terri p said:

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    I loved this book but found it created major conflict within me -- a person who loved my role as a stay-at-home mom but could relate to Edna's internal conflict, too. Edna's character is convincing and still relevant today. The ending is realistic but sad. I recommend this book to everyone. ”

    posted Wednesday, November 21 2007
  • Terri P

    terri p said:

    “I loved this book but found it created major conflict within me -- a person who loved my role as a stay-at-home mom but could relate to Edna's internal conflict, too. Edna's character is convincing and still relevant today. The ending is realistic but sad. I recommend this book to everyone.”

    posted Wednesday, November 21 2007
  • Sonia

    sonia said:

    “oh god, not this one... hahaha”

    posted Wednesday, November 21 2007
  • PuggleTrouble

    puggletrouble said:

    “I remember the inner turmoil I felt when I reached the ending. Part of me accepted it as the only possible solution, part of me was crying out in protest....”

    posted Sunday, November 11 2007
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